disabled people
Public buses for people with disabilities now in Alexandria
Egypt
September 8, 2021
Public buses for people with disabilities now in Alexandria
The Chairman of the Public Transport Authority in Alexandria Mohamed Zakaria announced on Wednesday that 23 mass transit buses have…
Egypt’s senate approves strict punishment against bullying disabled persons
Egypt
April 5, 2021
Egypt’s senate approves strict punishment against bullying disabled persons
The Egyptian Senate approved on Sunday a bill to amend the Disabled Persons Act to counter the crime of bullying…
Egyptian designer tailors clothing brand for people with disabilities
Life & Style
October 20, 2020
Egyptian designer tailors clothing brand for people with disabilities
CAIRO (Reuters) – When Ashgan al-Abhar’s wheelchair-using friend said she dreamed of wearing a dress that did not obstruct her…
‘Changing Japanese society’: Tokyo marks year until Paralympics
World
August 25, 2019
‘Changing Japanese society’: Tokyo marks year until Paralympics
With hands-on exhibitions for children and a world-record attempt, Tokyo Sunday marked one year until the 2020 Paralympic Games that…
Activists hail Japan election of lawmakers with serious disabilities
World
July 22, 2019
Activists hail Japan election of lawmakers with serious disabilities
The election of two candidates with serious disabilities to Japan’s parliament was hailed by activists Monday, saying it could help…
Syrian woman in wheelchair tells UN disabled are invisible
Middle East
April 25, 2019
Syrian woman in wheelchair tells UN disabled are invisible
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — A 20-year-old Syrian woman with cerebral palsy told the United Nations on Wednesday that hundreds of…
In South Africa, disabled surfers thrill at catching a wave
Life & Style
February 12, 2019
In South Africa, disabled surfers thrill at catching a wave
Pamela Hansford whooped and threw out a thumbs-up as she glided past on a surfboard, propped up by her elbows.…
Egypt’s Opera House announces 50% discount on tickets for students and people with special needs
Culture
January 2, 2019
Egypt’s Opera House announces 50% discount on tickets for students and people with special needs
Culture Minister Enas Abdel Dayem, in cooperation with the President of the Egyptian Opera House Magdy Saber, announced a…
“We Are Capable” marathon for disabled women and girls launches in Nasr City
Society
December 25, 2018
“We Are Capable” marathon for disabled women and girls launches in Nasr City
Egypt’s National Council for Women (NCW) on Tuesday organized a marathon for women and girls with disabilities titled “We…
Sisi celebrates International Day of Disabled Persons
Society
December 24, 2018
Sisi celebrates International Day of Disabled Persons
A celebration for the International Day of Persons with Disabilities is being held Monday in the presence of President…